Tata Harrier SUV unveiled, here are specifications and features

Tata Motors has finally unveiled its much-awaited H5X concept-based sports utility vehicle (SUV) - the Harrier, which will be launched in January 2019. The production version of the vehicle looks much similar to its prototype which was one of the most appreciated models at the 2018 Auto Expo in February.

| TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Dec 4, 2018, 19:33 IST

Highlights

The Harrier is based on Tata's H5X concept, showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo

It is based on the Jaguar Land Rover's D8 platform that also underpins SUVs like Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque

The Harrier is powered by new 140PS Kryotec, 2.0-litre diesel engine

The front features a wide grille with integrated LED daytime running lights

NEW DELHI: Tata Motors has finally unveiled its much-awaited H5X concept-based sports utility vehicle (SUV) - the Harrier, which will be launched in January 2019. The production version of the vehicle looks much similar to its prototype which was one of the most appreciated models at the 2018 Auto Expo in February. The company started bookings for the new SUV on October 15 for a token amount of Rs 30,000.

Photos: Tata Motors reveal new images of upcoming SUV Harrier

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Harrier interior

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Tata Harrier exterior

Homegrown automobile manufacturer Tata Motors has released a new set of images of its upcoming sports utility vehicle, Harrier

Based on OMEGARC platform

The car is based on the 'OMEGARC' (Optimal Modular Efficient Global Advanced Architecture) platform taken from Land Rover's D8 architecture

Jaguar Land Rover's D8 architecture

Tata Motors, in a statement, claimed that over one million SUVs including the Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Discovery Sport, and Jaguar E-Pace are based on the Jaguar Land Rover's D8 architecture

Concept vehicle showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo

Harrier, codenamed as Tata H5X, was showcased as a concept vehicle at the 2018 Auto Expo in Greater Noida this year

Engine and drive modes

The Harrier will come with Tata’s Multi Drive 2.0-litre engine with Eco, City and Sport modes

AC vents

The Harrier will get rear AC vents as well

JBL speakers

The SUV will have nine JBL speakers tuned for a superior in-cabin audio experience

Tata Harrier wing mirrors

The Harrier has a stylised outer mirror with logo projection

Launch date and expected price

Tata Harrier is slated to be launched in January 2019 at an expected price of around Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom)

Interior

The cabin gets a dual-tone grey-brown theme. It also features a large touchscreen infotainment system, round dial instrument panels etc

Media drive flag off

Mayank Pareek, Tata Motors President (left) along with Huenter Butschek, CEO and MD Tata Motors flag off media drive for the Harrier SUV

Based on the Jaguar Land Rover's D8 platform -- that underpins SUVs like the Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Range Rover Evoque -- the new Tata Harrier claims to offer unmatched versatility and capabilities in its respective segment. The model has been positioned on the company's new OMEGA Architecture and is the first model to use the latest IMPACT Design 2.0 language. The new design approach makes the model looking quite dominating as well as futuristic.

The front features a wide grille with integrated LED daytime running lights and below them are its high-intensity discharge (HID) type projector headlamps, and the fog lamps with cornering function. It has a noticeable road presence with length, width and height of 4,598mm, 1,894mm (without mirrors) and 1,706mm respectively. The Tata Harrier features a floating roofline along with prominent arches over its 17-inch alloy wheels. The sculpted rear features LED tail lamp clusters that go well with the SUV' design. It also gets good underbody cladding with front and rear skid plates which not only serves the off-roading purpose but also provides the model with a rugged look.

Inside, the Harrier get premium dual-tone interiors in black and brown. It features faux leather upholstery with complimentary door trims and a wood-trim on the dash. It also gets an 8.8-inch TFT touchscreen display on the centre console which comes with Tata's ConnectNext infotainment suite and nine-speaker audio system from JBL. Along with the conventional connectivity options, it supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well.

Powering the Tata Harrier is a new 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine that has been christened Kryotec. The traverse mounted powertrain will come with a six-speed manual transmission, and make 140PS of power and 350Nm of torque. It features multiple driving modes (Eco, City and Sport) along with three Terrain Response modes of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) - Normal, Wet and Rough.

The Harrier will get independent front and semi-independent rear suspension set-up like many other SUVs. The front brakes are disc type while rear are drum type units. Safety features like Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) will be standard along with seatbelt pre-tensioners and load limiters, and up to six airbags. The EPS further offers some additional functionalities including Corner Stability Control, off-road ABS, Electronic Traction Control, Hill Hold and Descent Control, Roll Over Mitigation, Brake Disc Wiping, Electronic Brake Pre-fill, Hydraulic Brake Assist, Hydraulic Fading Compensation, Dynamic Wheel Torque by Brake and more.

The prices of the Tata Harrier are yet to be announced but it is expected to cost around Rs 16 lakh for the base variant. In the Indian market, it will compete with the likes of the Jeep Compass and Hyundai Tucson. However, it may also et into the sales numbers of the lower priced Hyundai Creta Mahindra XUV500.

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